This is a special time before daybreak where it is one of the best times to observe select species: owls, rails, bitterns, night-herons, woodcock, quail and likely a few more. Sadly, quail are difficult to find in many localities. One of the easiest ways to find covies during winter is to listen in their habitat 40 minutes before daylight. Most covies will call at that time before songbirds in the area begin their dawn chorus. Christmas Bird Count season is nearly here. Good Luck Birding Brent Ortego Victoria, TX Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner